Changemakers Program Gains Traction as Hang Lung Partners with Tenants in Vibrant Sustainability Community
Leading the industry shift towards shared responsibility for sustainability, Hang Lung fosters collaboration through its Changemakers: Tenant Partnerships on Sustainability Program (the 'Changemakers Program'), which completed a successful pilot year in 2024. The program was inspired by the Company's pioneering sustainability partnership with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton ('LVMH Group'), launched in 2022. To date, Hang Lung has collaborated with 49 tenants from various sectors – including office, retail, and hospitality – across 17 properties in Hong Kong and mainland China, totaling over 220,500 square meters of leased floor area or 11% of Hang Lung's leasable floor area.
Building on insights from early adopters such as AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, Credit Agricole CIB (China) Limited, Decathlon Hong Kong, Longchamp, Qeelin, Siemens Ltd., China Shenyang Branch, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, and Tam Jai International Co. Limited, Hang Lung has enhanced the Changemakers Program for greater impact and engagement, including offering tenants access to a comprehensive energy and carbon management platform. This solution provides tenants with real-time energy consumption analytics across their leased spaces, delivering data-driven, actionable insights to enhance energy efficiency, support sustainability goals, and optimize operational performance. The Changemakers Program also continues to deliver best practice sharing and benchmarking with peers, capacity-building resources, and hands-on support from Hang Lung, including technical services and volunteering opportunities.
'Underpinning all our sustainability efforts is a belief in the power of collective action. Our tenants are essential partners in both business and sustainability, and Hang Lung is proud to join forces with them in pursuit of meaningful impacts for the environment and society,' Mr. Adriel Chan, Chair of Hang Lung Properties and Chair of the Sustainability Steering Committee, said. 'Collaborating with tenants to reduce carbon is also one of our key actions on our pathway to net zero emissions by 2050.'
At the recent Changemakers Tenant Sustainability Awards 2025 held in Hong Kong, the community celebrated the accomplishments of tenants from the first year of the Changemakers Program, and invited leading tenants to share their innovative practices with others.
Professor Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, said, 'Hang Lung's approach highlights the value of partnerships. We know what we need to do; we just need to keep working together and learning from one another.'
Professor Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, championed partnership during a panel discussion with sustainability leaders at the Changemakers Tenant Sustainability Awards 2025 in Hong Kong
Speaking to Changemakers Program awardees at the Shanghai ceremony, Mr. Brian Linden, Co-founder of The Linden Center and author of Redefining Diplomacy: One Village at a Time, said, 'To be truly effective, any sustainability initiative must go beyond the purely physical, and adopt a more holistic approach. This means incorporating social and cultural traditions to deepen the connection with and involvement from the local community. The Changemakers Program is also cultivating this approach – driving innovation through fostering collaboration and community.'
Whether tenants are just starting on their sustainability journey, or ready to lead, the Changemakers Program offers a path for collaboration, impact, and recognition. For more information, please email Sustainability@HangLung.com.
Note to Editors:
Tenants can opt to participate at either the Foundational or Advanced level of the Changemakers Program, joining a vibrant sustainability community that supports shared learning and measurable action. Hang Lung office, retail, and hospitality tenants already making an impact as early adopters under the Program include:
List of tenants and awards – Changemakers Tenant Sustainability Awards 2025
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About Hang Lung Properties
Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the '66' brand, the company's Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the 'Pulse of the City'. Hang Lung Properties is also recognized for leading the way in enhancing sustainability initiatives in the real estate industry, all the while pursuing sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.
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The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents that the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Investor contact:Joseph ReillyPresident and Chief Executive OfficerProvident Bancorp, Provident Bancorp, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet At At At June 30, March 31, December 31, 2025 2025 2024 (Dollars in thousands) (unaudited) (unaudited) Assets Cash and due from banks $ 21,700 $ 21,444 $ 27,536 Short-term investments 107,209 103,540 141,606 Cash and cash equivalents 128,909 124,984 169,142 Debt securities available-for-sale (at fair value) 24,534 25,199 25,693 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 2,242 2,696 2,697 Loans: Commercial real estate 580,750 587,541 559,325 Construction and land development 37,362 32,401 28,097 Residential real estate 4,936 5,647 6,008 Mortgage warehouse 284,154 276,069 259,181 Commercial 160,596 168,087 163,927 Enterprise value 246,382 262,445 309,786 Consumer 85 165 271 Total loans 1,314,265 1,332,355 1,326,595 Allowance for credit losses for loans (20,796) (21,160) (21,087) Net loans 1,293,469 1,311,195 1,305,508 Bank owned life insurance 46,679 46,344 46,017 Premises and equipment, net 10,127 10,021 10,188 Accrued interest receivable 4,877 4,968 5,296 Right-of-use assets 5,488 3,391 3,429 Deferred tax asset, net 12,631 13,399 13,808 Other assets 11,925 11,759 11,392 Total assets $ 1,540,881 $ 1,553,956 $ 1,593,170 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Deposits: Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 287,927 $ 302,275 $ 351,528 NOW 103,115 69,394 83,270 Regular savings 105,123 112,961 132,198 Money market deposits 463,100 445,313 463,687 Certificates of deposit 298,713 254,579 278,277 Total deposits 1,257,978 1,184,522 1,308,960 Borrowings: Short-term borrowings 25,000 118,000 35,000 Long-term borrowings 9,495 9,529 9,563 Total borrowings 34,495 127,529 44,563 Operating lease liabilities 5,939 3,833 3,862 Other liabilities 5,098 4,037 4,698 Total liabilities 1,303,510 1,319,921 1,362,083 Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000 shares authorized; no sharesissued and outstanding — — — Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 17,785,538 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025, and 17,788,543 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 178 178 178 Additional paid-in capital 126,329 125,895 125,446 Retained earnings 118,555 115,731 113,561 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,578) (1,476) (1,625) Unearned compensation – ESOP (6,113) (6,293) (6,473) Total shareholders' equity 237,371 234,035 231,087 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,540,881 $ 1,553,956 $ 1,593,170 Provident Bancorp, Inc. Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30, (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2025 2025 2024 2025 2024 Interest and dividend income: Interest and fees on loans $ 20,085 $ 19,307 $ 20,311 $ 39,392 $ 40,380 Interest and dividends on debt securities available-for-sale 231 260 243 491 480 Interest on short-term investments 984 1,013 1,318 1,997 3,047 Total interest and dividend income 21,300 20,580 21,872 41,880 43,907 Interest expense: Interest on deposits 7,261 7,369 9,607 14,630 18,947 Interest on short-term borrowings 482 306 281 788 459 Interest on long-term borrowings 30 30 31 60 62 Total interest expense 7,773 7,705 9,919 15,478 19,468 Net interest and dividend income 13,527 12,875 11,953 26,402 24,439 Credit loss (benefit) expense – loans (384) 70 6,467 (314) 924 Credit loss expense (benefit) – off-balance sheet credit exposures 6 (82) (9) (76) (47) Total credit loss (benefit) expense (378) (12) 6,458 (390) 877 Net interest and dividend income after credit loss (benefit) expense 13,905 12,887 5,495 26,792 23,562 Noninterest income: Customer service fees on deposit accounts 690 715 665 1,405 1,339 Service charges and fees – other 442 276 349 718 658 Bank owned life insurance income 335 327 319 662 621 Other income 764 62 190 826 261 Total noninterest income 2,231 1,380 1,523 3,611 2,879 Noninterest expense: Salaries and employee benefits 7,338 7,576 7,293 14,914 15,438 Occupancy expense 376 448 407 824 850 Equipment expense 120 144 160 264 312 Deposit insurance 294 332 321 626 654 Data processing 410 421 402 831 815 Marketing expense 62 45 76 107 94 Professional fees 1,124 569 984 1,693 2,298 Directors' compensation 197 195 177 392 351 Software depreciation and implementation 532 553 584 1,085 1,127 Insurance expense 224 221 303 445 604 Service fees 371 318 234 689 476 Other 1,043 610 653 1,653 1,310 Total noninterest expense 12,091 11,432 11,594 23,523 24,329 Income (loss) before income tax expense 4,045 2,835 (4,576) 6,880 2,112 Income tax expense (benefit) 1,221 665 (1,268) 1,886 439 Net income (loss) $ 2,824 $ 2,170 $ (3,308) $ 4,994 $ 1,673 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.17 $ 0.13 $ (0.20) $ 0.30 $ 0.10 Diluted $ 0.17 $ 0.13 $ (0.20) $ 0.29 $ 0.10 Weighted Average Shares: Basic 16,860,744 16,822,196 16,706,793 16,841,577 16,688,122 Diluted 16,954,078 16,924,083 16,706,793 16,938,788 16,723,763 Provident Bancorp, Inc. Net Interest Income Analysis (Unaudited) For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 March 31, 2025 June 30, 2024 Interest Interest Interest Average Earned/ Yield/ Average Earned/ Yield/ Average Earned/ Yield/ (Dollars in thousands) Balance Paid Rate (5) Balance Paid Rate (5) Balance Paid Rate (5) Assets: Interest-earning assets: Loans (1) $ 1,320,244 $ 20,085 6.09 % $ 1,291,583 $ 19,307 5.98 % $ 1,328,650 $ 20,311 6.11 % Short-term investments 87,843 984 4.48 % 90,198 1,013 4.49 % 102,395 1,318 5.15 % Debt securities available-for-sale 24,786 182 2.94 % 25,594 190 2.97 % 27,485 206 3.00 % Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,596 49 7.55 % 2,696 70 10.39 % 1,865 37 7.94 % Total interest-earning assets 1,435,469 21,300 5.94 % 1,410,071 20,580 5.84 % 1,460,395 21,872 5.99 % Noninterest earning assets 87,489 92,277 104,388 Total assets $ 1,522,958 $ 1,502,348 $ 1,564,783 Liabilities and shareholders' equity: Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts $ 106,622 $ 215 0.81 % $ 118,713 $ 264 0.89 % $ 215,344 $ 1,646 3.06 % Money market accounts 446,440 3,733 3.34 % 447,792 3,756 3.36 % 456,566 4,499 3.94 % NOW accounts 92,260 395 1.71 % 72,893 257 1.41 % 69,737 225 1.29 % Certificates of deposit 287,166 2,918 4.06 % 268,879 3,092 4.60 % 251,361 3,237 5.15 % Total interest-bearing deposits 932,488 7,261 3.11 % 908,277 7,369 3.25 % 993,008 9,607 3.87 % Borrowings Short-term borrowings 43,989 482 4.38 % 37,922 306 3.23 % 17,439 281 6.45 % Long-term borrowings 9,507 30 1.26 % 9,542 30 1.26 % 9,642 31 1.29 % Total borrowings 53,496 512 3.83 % 47,464 336 2.83 % 27,081 312 4.61 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 985,984 7,773 3.15 % 955,741 7,705 3.22 % 1,020,089 9,919 3.89 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Noninterest-bearing deposits 292,421 304,601 306,081 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 7,920 8,277 10,519 Total liabilities 1,286,325 1,268,619 1,336,689 Total equity 236,633 233,729 228,094 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,522,958 $ 1,502,348 $ 1,564,783 Net interest income $ 13,527 $ 12,875 $ 11,953 Interest rate spread (2) 2.79 % 2.62 % 2.10 % Net interest-earning assets (3) $ 449,485 $ 454,330 $ 440,306 Net interest margin (4) 3.77 % 3.65 % 3.27 % Average interest-earning assetsto interest-bearing liabilities 145.59 % 147.54 % 143.16 % (1) Interest earned/paid on loans includes $659,000, $780,000, and $660,000 in loan fee income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, March 31, 2025, and June 30, 2024, respectively. (2) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-bearing assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities. (4) Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. (5) Annualized. For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Interest Interest Average Earned/ Yield/ Average Earned/ Yield/ (Dollars in thousands) Balance Paid Rate (5) Balance Paid Rate (5) Assets: Interest-earning assets: Loans (1) $ 1,305,993 $ 39,392 6.03 % $ 1,325,955 $ 40,380 6.09 % Short-term investments 89,014 1,997 4.49 % 112,971 3,047 5.39 % Debt securities available-for-sale 25,187 371 2.95 % 27,859 411 2.95 % Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,646 120 9.07 % 1,824 69 7.57 % Total interest-earning assets 1,422,840 41,880 5.89 % 1,468,609 43,907 5.98 % Noninterest earning assets 89,870 101,639 Total assets $ 1,512,710 $ 1,570,248 Liabilities and shareholders' equity: Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts $ 112,635 $ 479 0.85 % $ 229,746 $ 3,607 3.14 % Money market accounts 447,112 7,489 3.35 % 455,724 8,737 3.83 % NOW accounts 82,630 652 1.58 % 76,284 408 1.07 % Certificates of deposit 278,073 6,010 4.32 % 240,989 6,195 5.14 % Total interest-bearing deposits 920,450 14,630 3.18 % 1,002,743 18,947 3.78 % Borrowings Short-term borrowings 40,972 788 3.85 % 14,811 459 6.20 % Long-term borrowings 9,524 60 1.26 % 9,658 62 1.28 % Total borrowings 50,496 848 3.36 % 24,469 521 4.26 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 970,946 15,478 3.19 % 1,027,212 19,468 3.79 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Noninterest-bearing deposits 298,477 306,215 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 8,097 11,280 Total liabilities 1,277,520 1,344,707 Total equity 235,190 225,541 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,512,710 $ 1,570,248 Net interest income $ 26,402 $ 24,439 Interest rate spread (2) 2.70 % 2.19 % Net interest-earning assets (3) $ 451,894 $ 441,397 Net interest margin (4) 3.71 % 3.33 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 146.54 % 142.97 % (1) Interest earned/paid on loans includes $1.4 million in loan fee income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024. (2) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-bearing assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities. (4) Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets. (5) Annualized. Provident Bancorp, Inc. Select Financial Highlights (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, 2025 2025 2024 2025 2024 Performance Ratios: Return (loss) on average assets (1) 0.74 % 0.58 % (0.85) % 0.66 % 0.21 % Return (loss) on average equity (1) 4.77 % 3.71 % (5.80) % 4.25 % 1.48 % Interest rate spread (1) (2) 2.79 % 2.62 % 2.10 % 2.70 % 2.19 % Net interest margin (1) (3) 3.77 % 3.65 % 3.27 % 3.71 % 3.33 % Noninterest expense to average assets (1) 3.18 % 3.04 % 2.96 % 3.11 % 3.10 % Efficiency ratio (4) 76.73 % 80.20 % 86.03 % 78.38 % 89.06 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 145.59 % 147.54 % 143.16 % 146.54 % 142.97 % Average equity to average assets 15.54 % 15.56 % 14.58 % 15.55 % 14.36 % At At At June 30, March 31, December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2025 2025 2024 Asset Quality Non-accrual loans: Commercial real estate $ 54 $ 217 $ 57 Residential real estate 420 360 366 Commercial 1,536 1,543 1,543 Enterprise value 32,430 29,298 18,920 Consumer — 1 1 Total non-accrual loans 34,440 31,419 20,887 Total non-performing assets $ 34,440 $ 31,419 $ 20,887 Asset Quality Ratios Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percent of total loans (5) 1.58 % 1.59 % 1.59 % Allowance for credit losses for loans as a percent of non-performing loans 60.38 % 67.35 % 100.96 % Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans (5) 2.62 % 2.36 % 1.57 % Non-performing loans as a percent of total assets 2.24 % 2.02 % 1.31 % Capital and Share Related Shareholders' equity to total assets 15.40 % 15.06 % 14.50 % Book value per share $ 13.34 $ 13.16 $ 12.99 Market value per share $ 12.49 $ 11.48 $ 11.40 Shares outstanding 17,788,038 17,788,543 17,788,543 (1) Annualized. (2) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets. (4) The efficiency ratio represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income, excluding gains on securities available for sale, net (if applicable). (5) Loans are presented at amortized cost.
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